why did slave owners fear poor whites?

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why did slave owners fear poor whites?

Howard Zinn "A Peoples History Of The United States" Chapter 2

2006-08-21 21:18:28 · 2 answers · asked by im all out of love 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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By befriending the slaves, the poor whites could win their confidence. Then help the slaves escape. The freed slaves could then help the whites as a payback.

Sounds good annyway.

2006-08-22 00:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by jemhasb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

because poor whites can win the slaves trust and maybe it could start a conflict.

2006-08-25 23:10:16 · answer #2 · answered by Joshua B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋